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Acanthicus
sp. (L407)

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Similar lookig toA.
hystrixand given the L code number
of 407.These plecos dramatically change colour
and dots from juvenile stage to adults. The adults have large
armour plated scales on their forehead and odontel growth all
over the body.Males are slimmer and have odontodel
growth on all fins, rays and pectorals. Aquarium Care:
One of the larger Loricariids known, so would need to be kept
in exceptionally large aquariums. Intolerant of other large
Loricariids. Diet: Omnivores and will require
large amounts of vegetable foods, tablet and frozen foods such
as shrimps and mussels. There are only two described species
in this genera, A.
adonisandA.
hystrix.